Articles of Interest

Lilly McCullough, head of the Town’s Land Preservation Office, gave a detailed look at preservation efforts, highlighting successes as well as challenges.  Here is a link to her presentation:

2024_10_17_LP_Presentation_CNS_Civics Land Preservation

Following are links to articles related to the Town Board moratorium discussion on development the week of April 15th.  We encourage you to stay informed, stay active and voice your concerns or questions to both the Town Board and to our board of directors.

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/civic-groups-group-for-the-east-end-join-chorus-advocating-for-broad-southold-development-moratorium/

https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2024/04/residents-demand-broader-development-moratorium/

https://patch.com/new-york/northfork/stop-madness-residents-ask-forbroad-development-moratorium

Currently, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) are not permitted under a Town Board moratorium lasting through April 11, 2025, but could provide an alternative energy source in the future.  Below is a Suffolk Times article on the recent development of draft recommendations for regulating BESS.

BESS Task Force issues draft recommendations